Since forming in 2007, the band's combination of danceable rock and soulful songwriting (and brilliantivity) has come to life through a meticulously-crafted and ever-evolving live performance. The band has been instrumental in the growth of New Orleans’ burgeoning indie rock scene, and they have achieved success and notoriety in the city’s competitive musical landscape.
The Revivalists have proven themselves as a live act. They have managed to advance from low-profile local gigs to extensive touring, developing a loyal fan base at home and across the Gulf Coast Region and gaining footholds nationally. Abroad, they have commanded such venues as The Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), Sullivan Hall (New York City), Toad’s Place (New Haven, CT), and Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA). At home, The Revivalists are regulars at The Howlin’ Wolf, The Republic, and the legendary Tipitina’s. They have shared stages with such notable acts as Perpetual Groove, Marco Benevento, Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, The Lee Boys and Snarky Puppy. Additionally, they have established themselves as an engaging festival act, winning over audiences at French Quarter Fest, Crawfest and Foburg Festival in New Orleans, Hamstock Barbecue and Music Festival in Ridgeland, MS, and The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in Washington, DC. Most recently, The Revivalists played the 2010 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. There, they caught the attention of Rolling Stone senior editor David Fricke, who wrote about their performance on his blog on rollingstone.com.
The Revivalists have also grown as studio musicians. Their first release was listed as an editor’s pick in both the Jam and American Traditional Rock categories on CDBaby.com, despite being a humble five-song EP. Their second release, Vital Signs, is both the band’s first full-length album and a significant step forward in terms of production and scale. The young band was privileged to record under the guidance of Grammy Award-winning producer Chris Finney, whose resumé ranges from Dr. John to R.E.M. Vital Signs is the result of this collaboration. Soon after its release, Vital Signs became the top-selling album on CDBaby in the American Traditional Rock category, and was quickly selected to be featured in their newsletter.
Members:
George Gekas (bass)
Andrew Campanelli (drums)
Zack Feinberg (guitar)
David Shaw (vocals, guitar)
Ed “Steel” Williams (pedal steel guitar)
Rob Ingraham (saxophone, miscellaneous/other)
When I'm Able
The Revivalists Lyrics
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I could see you across the table
You're a shooting star staring at me
I'm paranoid now why are you laughing?
So I called you just to call you
I'm on a roll now still looking for you
Looking out that window pane
I feel the soft rain I'm going down the drain
That's why I called you just to call you
It's not like I left you at the altar
Got to get this boulder off our shoulder
And make this load here a little bit lighter
If you got something left to say
Would you could you see me
In the daylight you're a mystery
I catch a cool glimpse and let it stone me
When are we coming closer to what this could be
Somehow I feel a little bit further
Further from the truth it's not typical
I feel invisible some days I'm miserable
And if you ever want to see me
Just take a load off wild and free
If you got something left to say
Would you could you see me
Because I see you when I am able
Yes I see you
Would you could you see me
Because I see you when I am able
When the truth came out it was you
The Revivalists's song "When I'm Able" is a track from their 2010 album "Vital Signs". The song is a reflection of a person who is striving to be closer to someone they care about. The lyrics express an intense desire to meet the person and speak to them about their feelings. The song opens with "When the night comes and I'm able, I could see you across the table". The singer is hopeful of being able to meet the person they care about and says that they would be able to see them across a table if given the opportunity. The lyrics go on to express the character's feelings of uncertainty due to the other person's behavior. They wonder why the other person is laughing and feel paranoid. However, they persevere and reach out to the person by calling them just for the sake of calling them.
The second verse continues with the theme of wanting to be closer to the person. The character talks about how they see the person as a mystery in the daytime and that they feel invisible and miserable at times. They want to come closer to the person, but it seems difficult. The person is further away than the character would like. However, they remain optimistic and hope that the person will come and see them when they are free.
Overall, the song is about the frustration of wanting to be closer to someone and not being able to connect with them. It's a universal theme that many people can relate to, and the band's energetic and soulful delivery helps to evoke the powerful emotions conveyed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night comes and I'm able
When the night comes and I'm free
I could see you across the table
I imagine us sitting across from each other
You're a shooting star staring at me
You're beautiful and captivating
I'm paranoid now why are you laughing?
I'm anxious and unsure of your intentions
So I called you just to call you
I called you with no real purpose
I'm on a roll now still looking for you
I'm feeling confident and hopeful, but still searching for you
Looking out that window pane
Staring outside through a window
I feel the soft rain I'm going down the drain
I feel overwhelmed and defeated
It's washing me away
I feel like I'm being carried away by my emotions
That's why I called you just to call you
That's why I reached out to you without a clear reason
It's not like I left you at the altar
I didn't abandon you when we were supposed to be together
Got to get this boulder off our shoulder
We need to work through our issues and move forward
And make this load here a little bit lighter
We need to relieve the burden we're carrying
In the daylight you're a mystery
You're still an enigma to me in the clear light of day
I catch a cool glimpse and let it stone me
I'm struck by your beauty and it takes my breath away
When are we coming closer to what this could be
When will we finally move towards a real relationship?
Somehow I feel a little bit further
I feel like we're drifting apart
Further from the truth it's not typical
We're getting farther from what's real and it's not normal
I feel invisible some days I'm miserable
I feel ignored and unimportant, which makes me unhappy
And if you ever want to see me
If you want to reach out and connect with me
Just take a load off wild and free
Just relax and be yourself
If you got something left to say
If you have something you want to communicate
Would you could you see me
Would you reach out and connect with me?
Because I see you when I am able
I think of you often and want to be with you when I can
Yes I see you
I think of you and your beauty and wonder about our potential
When the truth came out it was you
When the reality was revealed, it involved you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID WILLIAM SHAW, ZACHARY FEINBERG, ANDREW STEPHEN CAMPANELLI, EDWARD GEORGE WILLIAMS, GEORGE M GEKAS, ROBERT INGRAHAM
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